Unknown – €8,000 Fine (Lithuania, 2020)
General GDPR enforcement action
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A company in Lithuania was fined EUR 8,000 for recording sound on public buses without proper privacy measures. This is important because it shows that companies must inform people about data collection and have safeguards in place.
What happened
Sound recordings were made on public transport buses without proper privacy measures.
Who was affected
Passengers on public transport buses who were recorded without being informed.
What the authority found
The Lithuanian authority fined the company for failing to inform passengers and implement necessary privacy safeguards.
Why this matters
This case emphasizes the need for transparency and proper safeguards when collecting personal data. Companies should ensure they inform individuals and have appropriate measures in place to protect privacy.
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The Lithuanian DPA (VDAI) fined a company EUR 8,000 for conducting sound recordings on public transport buses in violation of Article 5 GDPR, Article 13 GDPR, Article 24 GDPR and Article 35 GDPR.
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Details
Fine Date
1 January 2020
Authority
Valstybine duomenu apsaugos inspekcija
Fine Amount
€8,000
About this data
Cite as: Cookie Fines. Unknown - Lithuania (2020). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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